Charles Franklin Kettering sometimes known as Charles Fredrick Kettering was an American inventor, engineer, businessman, and the holder of 186 patents. He was a founder of Delco, and was head of research at General Motors from 1920 to 1947. Wikipedia
Born: August 29, 1876, Loudonville, OH
Died: November 25, 1958 (age 82 years), Dayton, OH
Education: The Ohio State University (1904) and The College of Wooster
Parents: Martha Hunter Kettering and Jacob Kettering
Awards: Franklin Medal, Hoover Medal, John Fritz Medal, and more
Children: Eugene Williams Kettering